Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein tells the story of two sisters who sacrifice to get one of them to the Olympics for soccer. When I first got approved to read Spectacular Things, I was so excited because I love any book that focuses on the relationship between sisters. BUT this…
Home Safe by Tracy Baack is a sports romance book with no spice but a lot of love. This book will leave you feeling good and hopeful. Sometimes I come across a book that is so good I can’t wait to share it with you. I finished Home Safe and…
Summer on Lilac Island by Lindsay MacMillan is a story about three generations of women who find forgiveness, hope, and love over one summer. Summer in Lilac Island is a book I listened to, and I really enjoyed it. Set in a small island with a no-car rule, three generations…
Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino is a book about a woman in her thirties who finds her confidence, humor, and love after divorce. If you are looking for a funny and feel-good book to help with your self-confidence, then you NEED to check out Sunny Side Up by Katie…
Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is a quirky book about a theatre girl who finds love and her new dream in an unlikely place. Everything’s Coming Up Rosie is a funny and fresh story about a girl who ends up in a small community theatre. It’s not the…
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly is a story about two sisters during WWII and the challenges they faced. Picture Martha’s Vineyard during WWII, it’s a training ground for D-Day. But it is also home to many Americans who were struggling to survive. The Martha’s…
Parents Weekend by Alex Finlay is a thriller about five sets of parents whose children go missing. It’s full of twists, turns, and surprises! Imagine you’re a parent and you go to visit your child during Parents Weekend in their first year of college. You plan on meeting them (and…
The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick is a compelling story about four women navigating their identities in the 1960s. The Book Club for Troublesome Women is a funny, smart, and compelling book that highlights what female friendship and a good thought-provoking book can do to raise women…
The English Wife by Anna Stuart is a beautifully told historical fiction about Clementine Churchill and her experiences during World War II. The English Wife is a fantastic historical fiction novel about the brilliant Clementine Churchill. This book focuses on her time during World War II and how she kept…
Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage is a Golden Girls murder mystery filled with humor and sarcasm the women solve a murder. If I could sum this book up into two words I would say “Sarcastic” and “Nostalgic”. Murder by Cheesecake is a funny and cozy murder mystery book…